Lake Compounce, New Britain Postpone Fireworks As Storms Dampen Fourth Of July Plans

Stormy weather predicted for Wednesday is already disrupting Fourth of July fireworks celebrations.

Two popular Independence Day shows — at Lake Compounce Amusement Park in Bristol and at New Britain's Stanley Quarter Park — will be postponed, officials announced Tuesday.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected early Wednesday, but those are likely to be gone by afternoon, Fox CT Meteorologist Geoff Fox said. People will likely wake up to wet conditions, he said, with rain and dry periods alternating.

"By tomorrow afternoon, we'll have partly cloudy skies," Fox said.

By 9:30 p.m., when many fireworks go off, conditions should be clear, Fox added.

Still, the city of New Britain has postponed its Great American Boom celebration, which will include fireworks, to Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. in the park.

And Lake Compounce is moving its fireworks show to 9 p.m. on Friday. The display is free with the price of admission. For more information call 860-583-3300.

All government offices, banks, post offices and Department of Motor Vehicle offices are closed. Liquor stores can open for regular hours.

A list of fireworks shows in the area is at courant.com/july4. But call ahead to find out if shows are postponed.